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Russian authorities monitor consequences of credit rates rise — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Bank of Russia sharply raised the key rate by 2 percentage points to a record level of 21% per annum at a meeting of the board of directors on October 25 https://tass.com/economy/1872819

Hundreds of people participate in protest rally near Abkhazian parliament

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Members of the opposition broke onto the parliament’s premises, having rammed a metal fence with a motor vehicle https://tass.com/world/1872817

Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections

New York Times The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/sri-lanka-election.html

India-China thaw sparks hopes of revival in trade ties, boost in Chinese investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts and industry players say easing of bilateral ties may herald more business cooperation in sectors such as electric vehicles. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286787/india-china-thaw-sparks-hopes-revival-trade-ties-boost-chinese-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

New Ukrainian brigade of 4,500 soldiers completes training in France – AP, video

Pravda Ukraine The French military task force Champagne is completing its mission to train a new brigade named after Anna of Kyiv and consisting of several thousand Ukrainian soldiers [Anna of Kyiv was a princess of Kyivan Rus who became Queen of France in 1051 upon marrying King Henry I – ed.]. Source: AP with…

4 injured as car crashes into optical store in Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Driver and passenger, as well as pedestrian and elderly woman, suffer minor injuries in crash on Lung Mun Road in Tuen Mun. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286785/4-injured-car-crashes-optical-store-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

Deer attacks on the rise in Japan’s Nara Park as tourists return post-pandemic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deer, accustomed to humans, are becoming aggressive due to more visitors. Authorities urge caution and are taking protective measures. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3286784/deer-attacks-rise-japans-nara-park-tourists-return-post-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed

New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine Deal

New York Times The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages between the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer as they negotiated a vaccine contract. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/new-york-times-european-commission-covid-vaccine-lawsuit.html

Members of Abkhazian opposition throw stones, sticks at law enforcement officials

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The parliamentary session was canceled because delegates were unable to approve its agenda https://tass.com/society/1872805

Zelensky’s new plan for Ukraine is just another effort to stay in media spotlight

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In his video address on November 14, Zelensky announced 10 provisions of his new plan, including matters of security, energy, armaments, industrial development in Ukraine, and cooperation with partners https://tass.com/politics/1872799